The Henley Passport Index 2026 is topped by Singapore, whose passport grants visa-free entry to 192 countries. Japan and South Korea are tied for second. Sweden and the United Arab Emirates are tied for third, with passports granting access to 186 destinations.
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Passport Ranking: The Indian passport has seen a significant improvement in its global ranking. It has made a significant jump in the Henley Passport Index. The Indian passport has climbed 10 places to 75th in this list, which ranks the world’s most powerful passports. Last year, the Indian passport was ranked 85th. This jump of 10 places means that Indians now have better access to foreign travel, with more countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access.
Visa-free travel to 56 countries
Indians have always been fond of foreign travel, and it’s good news that more countries are offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access. According to the latest data, with an Indian passport, you can now travel to 56 countries without a prior visa. This means you will receive visa-free entry or a visa upon arrival.
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on how many countries their holders can enter without a visa. The higher the rank, the easier it is for citizens of that country to travel globally.
India’s best ranking was in 2006, when it was ranked 71st.
This year’s jump is very positive, but the Indian passport’s performance has been volatile over the long term. While it has strengthened over the past year, it still hasn’t reached its peak. The Indian passport’s best ranking to date was 71st, which was recorded in 2006.
In recent years, India had slipped to 80th place in 2024 and then to 85th, clearly demonstrating how limited Indians’ travel access had become before the latest improvement.
Singapore tops the list, with these countries in the top 10.
Singapore tops the global list, with its passport granting visa-free entry to 192 destinations. Japan and South Korea are tied for second, with citizens able to travel to 187 countries. Sweden and the United Arab Emirates are tied for third, with passports granting access to 186 destinations.
Several European countries, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland, share fourth place, with passports allowing visa-free travel to 185 destinations. Austria, Greece, Malta, and Portugal are next, with citizens able to travel to 184 countries.
Other countries with strong passports include Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, and New Zealand. All these countries have made it to the top 10 due to their wide global travel reach.
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